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!~ommuni _ty Emergency Action Program (CEAP.I $2,000.00 In the last 10 years, CEAP has distributed over $61,000 in financial assistance to 55303 residents. Financial services are limited to prevent dependency. In 1996 for the 55303 area, $7,285.00 was distributed in the four financial assistance categories. Sixteen families received shelter related financial assistance for a total of $4,420.00. Ten families received a total of $117 for transportation/gas vouchers to seek employment, for instance. Eighteen families received $1,327.00 for utility (gas, electric, water, phone) assistance in crisis situations. Ten families received a total of $1,421.00 in the special needs area which includes such items as medical prescriptions, work uniforms, school supplies, car repairs, and daycare services. Also in 1996, 336 trips to the food shelf were made by 55303 residents. Northw¢st Suburban Kinship $2,500.00 Four youth within 3 family units were served in 1996. Commitments to participation in the Kinship program generally mn longer than one year. Family Life Mental Health Center $5,000.00 The application indicates that 36 to 44 of the low to moderate income families served are Ramsey residents. Seventy percent of the cases are serious, persistent mental illness situations that limit their ability to function independently, or with their family or employment. The other 30% of the cases consist of behavioral problems or marriage counseling. Rise $3,000.00 Many Rise program participants do not drive or own a vehicle and depend on public transportation. However, public transportation is often not accessible to many or an inappropriate option for the disabled. Rise has been transporting persons since 1983 and today transports over 250 persons to their jobs daily. Nine Ramsey residents benefitted from various Rise programs in 1996, 4 of which received transportation benefits. Arc .$1,500.00 The funds are intended to help fund the implementation of 6-12 meetings of a support group and 2 workshops for parents and guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities. The group meetings and workshops would be held at a church in Ramsey. By zip code, Arc indicates that 15 adults get one on one service and approximately 5 families use the toy library. ACCAP Senior Outreach $2,785.00 Senior Outreach serves iow and moderate income seniors and disabled adults by assisting them in obtaining help through food programs, health services, energy assistance, and crisis home repairs. They are requesting funding for the Outreach Worker assigned to Ramsey. In 1996 the Senior Outreach Worker visited 31 Ramsey residents within 24 households, which resulted in 13 follow up visits and 92 referrals. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I